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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.13, 859.92 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.13, 859.92 and 374.67 is: 517.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.13 : 859.92 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.13/859.92 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.13x = 859.92 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.13x = 322,186.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,186.23/623.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.04

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