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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 860.08 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 860.08 and 374.48 is: 516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 860.08 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/860.08 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 860.08 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 322,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,082.76/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.72

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