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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.31, 860.25 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.31, 860.25 and 374.64 is: 517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.31 : 860.25 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.31/860.25 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.31x = 860.25 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.31x = 322,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,284.06/623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.05

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