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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.71, 859.01 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.71, 859.01 and 373.92 is: 515.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.71 : 859.01 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.71/859.01 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.71x = 859.01 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.71x = 321,199.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,199.15/622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.81

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