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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.36, 860.15 and 374.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.36, 860.15 and 374.69 is: 517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.36 : 860.15 = 374.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.36/860.15 = 374.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.36x = 860.15 × 374.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.36x = 322,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,292.69/623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.02

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