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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.69, 860.55 and 375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.69, 860.55 and 375.02 is: 517.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.69 : 860.55 = 375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.69/860.55 = 375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.69x = 860.55 × 375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.69x = 322,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,724.67/623.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.44

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