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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.41, 860.24 and 374.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.41, 860.24 and 374.85 is: 517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.41 : 860.24 = 374.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.41/860.24 = 374.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.41x = 860.24 × 374.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.41x = 322,461.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,461.90/623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.26

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