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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.07, 859.73 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.07, 859.73 and 374.58 is: 516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.07 : 859.73 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.07/859.73 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.07x = 859.73 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.07x = 322,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,035.79/623.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.85

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