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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.68, 860.77 and 375.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.68, 860.77 and 375.01 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.68 : 860.77 = 375.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.68/860.77 = 375.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.68x = 860.77 × 375.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.68x = 322,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,797.36/623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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