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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 860.04 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 860.04 and 374.67 is: 516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 860.04 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/860.04 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 860.04 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 322,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,231.19/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.98

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