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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 860.25 and 374.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 860.25 and 374.65 is: 517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 860.25 = 374.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/860.25 = 374.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 860.25 × 374.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 322,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,291.92/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.06

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