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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.49, 860.37 and 374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.49, 860.37 and 374.83 is: 517.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.49 : 860.37 = 374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.49/860.37 = 374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.49x = 860.37 × 374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.49x = 322,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,492.49/623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.24

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