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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.94, 861 and 375.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.94, 861 and 375.22 is: 517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.94 : 861 = 375.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.94/861 = 375.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.94x = 861 × 375.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.94x = 323,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,064.42/623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.78

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