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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.37, 860.02 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.37, 860.02 and 374.50 is: 516.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.37 : 860.02 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.37/860.02 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.37x = 860.02 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.37x = 322,077.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,077.49/623.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.67

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