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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.02, 859.56 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.02, 859.56 and 374.32 is: 516.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.02 : 859.56 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.02/859.56 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.02x = 859.56 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.02x = 321,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,750.50/623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.44

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