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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 860.94 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 860.94 and 375.12 is: 517.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 860.94 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/860.94 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 860.94 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 322,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,955.81/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.81

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