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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.93, 860.69 and 375.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.93, 860.69 and 375.19 is: 517.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.93 : 860.69 = 375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.93/860.69 = 375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.93x = 860.69 × 375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.93x = 322,921.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,921.07/623.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.56

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