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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.22, 860.40 and 402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.22, 860.40 and 402.50 is: 555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.22 : 860.40 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.22/860.40 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.22x = 860.40 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.22x = 346,311
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,311/623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.68

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