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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.97, 861.07 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.97, 861.07 and 375.42 is: 518.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.97 : 861.07 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.97/861.07 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.97x = 861.07 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.97x = 323,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,262.90/623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.07

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