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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.83, 860.91 and 375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.83, 860.91 and 375.26 is: 517.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.83 : 860.91 = 375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.83/860.91 = 375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.83x = 860.91 × 375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.83x = 323,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,065.09/623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.87

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