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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.18, 859.68 and 374.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.18, 859.68 and 374.38 is: 516.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.18 : 859.68 = 374.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.18/859.68 = 374.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.18x = 859.68 × 374.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.18x = 321,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,847.00/623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.46

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