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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.67, 860.27 and 375.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.67, 860.27 and 375.07 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.67 : 860.27 = 375.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.67/860.27 = 375.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.67x = 860.27 × 375.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.67x = 322,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,657.44/623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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