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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.64, 860.43 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.64, 860.43 and 374.87 is: 517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 860.43 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/860.43 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 860.43 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 322,549.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,549.39/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.20

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