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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.52, 860.16 and 374.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.52, 860.16 and 374.41 is: 516.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.52 : 860.16 = 374.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.52/860.16 = 374.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.52x = 860.16 × 374.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.52x = 322,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,052.51/623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.51

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