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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.40, 860.07 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.40, 860.07 and 374.63 is: 516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.40 : 860.07 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.40/860.07 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.40x = 860.07 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.40x = 322,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,203.02/623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.85

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