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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624, 861.14 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624, 861.14 and 375.32 is: 517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 861.14 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/861.14 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 861.14 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 323,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,203.06/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.95

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