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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.34, 859.98 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.34, 859.98 and 374.73 is: 516.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.34 : 859.98 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.34/859.98 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.34x = 859.98 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.34x = 322,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,260.31/623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.99

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