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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.98, 861.18 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.98, 861.18 and 375.46 is: 518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.98 : 861.18 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.98/861.18 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.98x = 861.18 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.98x = 323,338.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,338.64/623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.19

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