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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.62, 860.62 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.62, 860.62 and 374.92 is: 517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.62 : 860.62 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.62/860.62 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.62x = 860.62 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.62x = 322,662.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,662.63/623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.41

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