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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.50, 860.22 and 374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.50, 860.22 and 374.83 is: 517.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.50 : 860.22 = 374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.50/860.22 = 374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.50x = 860.22 × 374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.50x = 322,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,434.11/623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.14

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