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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.89, 860.99 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.89, 860.99 and 375.36 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.89 : 860.99 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.89/860.99 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.89x = 860.99 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.89x = 323,181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,181.21/623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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