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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.23, 860.28 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.23, 860.28 and 374.64 is: 517.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.23 : 860.28 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.23/860.28 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.23x = 860.28 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.23x = 322,295.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,295.30/623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.14

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