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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623, 859.44 and 374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623, 859.44 and 374.24 is: 516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623 : 859.44 = 374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623/859.44 = 374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623x = 859.44 × 374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623x = 321,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,636.83/623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.27

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