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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.34, 860.56 and 374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.34, 860.56 and 374.72 is: 517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.34 : 860.56 = 374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.34/860.56 = 374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.34x = 860.56 × 374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.34x = 322,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,467.17/623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.32

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