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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 860.14 and 374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 860.14 and 374.54 is: 516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 860.14 = 374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/860.14 = 374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 860.14 × 374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 322,156.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,156.84/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.86

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