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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.74, 860.72 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.74, 860.72 and 375.08 is: 517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.74 : 860.72 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.74/860.72 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.74x = 860.72 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.74x = 322,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,836.98/623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.59

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