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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.53, 860.64 and 374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.53, 860.64 and 374.72 is: 517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.53 : 860.64 = 374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.53/860.64 = 374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.53x = 860.64 × 374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.53x = 322,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,499.02/623.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.22

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