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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.22, 860.08 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.22, 860.08 and 374.56 is: 516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.22 : 860.08 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.22/860.08 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.22x = 860.08 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.22x = 322,151.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,151.56/623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.91

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