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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.77, 860.63 and 374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.77, 860.63 and 374.96 is: 517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.77 : 860.63 = 374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.77/860.63 = 374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.77x = 860.63 × 374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.77x = 322,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,702.10/623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.34

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