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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.95, 860.99 and 375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.95, 860.99 and 375.23 is: 517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.95 : 860.99 = 375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.95/860.99 = 375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.95x = 860.99 × 375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.95x = 323,069.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,069.55/623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.78

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