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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.78, 860.86 and 375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.78, 860.86 and 375.25 is: 517.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.78 : 860.86 = 375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.78/860.86 = 375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.78x = 860.86 × 375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.78x = 323,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,033.41/623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.86

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