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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.33, 860.05 and 374.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.33, 860.05 and 374.69 is: 516.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.33 : 860.05 = 374.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.33/860.05 = 374.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.33x = 860.05 × 374.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.33x = 322,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,254.75/623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.99

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