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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.33, 860.10 and 357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.33, 860.10 and 357.74 is: 493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.33 : 860.10 = 357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.33/860.10 = 357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.33x = 860.10 × 357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.33x = 307,687.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,687.87/623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.62

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