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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 860.09 and 374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 860.09 and 374.55 is: 516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 860.09 = 374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/860.09 = 374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 860.09 × 374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 322,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,146.71/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.86

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