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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.86, 860.88 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.86, 860.88 and 375.16 is: 517.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.86 : 860.88 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.86/860.88 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.86x = 860.88 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.86x = 322,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,967.74/623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.69

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