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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.81, 860.49 and 374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.81, 860.49 and 374.96 is: 517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.81 : 860.49 = 374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.81/860.49 = 374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.81x = 860.49 × 374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.81x = 322,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,649.33/623.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.22

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