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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.17, 859.93 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.17, 859.93 and 374.50 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.17 : 859.93 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.17/859.93 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.17x = 859.93 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.17x = 322,043.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,043.79/623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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