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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.36, 860.26 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.36, 860.26 and 374.79 is: 517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.36 : 860.26 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.36/860.26 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.36x = 860.26 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.36x = 322,415.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,415.91/623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.22

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