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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.24, 860.03 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.24, 860.03 and 374.58 is: 516.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.24 : 860.03 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.24/860.03 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.24x = 860.03 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.24x = 322,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,148.16/623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.90

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