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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.89, 860.69 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.89, 860.69 and 375.06 is: 517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.89 : 860.69 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.89/860.69 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.89x = 860.69 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.89x = 322,813.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,813.15/623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.42

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