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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.52, 860.19 and 374.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.52, 860.19 and 374.85 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.52 : 860.19 = 374.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.52/860.19 = 374.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.52x = 860.19 × 374.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.52x = 322,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,442.22/623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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