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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.60, 860.54 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.60, 860.54 and 374.94 is: 517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.60 : 860.54 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.60/860.54 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.60x = 860.54 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.60x = 322,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,650.87/623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.40

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