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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 861.08 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 861.08 and 375.32 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 861.08 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/861.08 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 861.08 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 323,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,180.55/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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