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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.67, 860.62 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.67, 860.62 and 375 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.67 : 860.62 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.67/860.62 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.67x = 860.62 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.67x = 322,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,732.50/623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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