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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.80, 860.76 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.80, 860.76 and 375.12 is: 517.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.80 : 860.76 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.80/860.76 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.80x = 860.76 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.80x = 322,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,888.29/623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.62

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