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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 860.18 and 374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 860.18 and 374.53 is: 516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 860.18 = 374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/860.18 = 374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 860.18 × 374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 322,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,163.22/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.95

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