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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.88, 859.50 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.88, 859.50 and 374.22 is: 516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 859.50 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/859.50 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 859.50 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 321,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,642.09/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.38

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