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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.08, 859.98 and 374.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.08, 859.98 and 374.41 is: 516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.08 : 859.98 = 374.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.08/859.98 = 374.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.08x = 859.98 × 374.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.08x = 321,985.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,985.11/623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.76

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