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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.43, 860.19 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.43, 860.19 and 374.64 is: 516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.43 : 860.19 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.43/860.19 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.43x = 860.19 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.43x = 322,261.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,261.58/623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.92

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