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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.01, 861.01 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.01, 861.01 and 375.24 is: 517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.01 : 861.01 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.01/861.01 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.01x = 861.01 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.01x = 323,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,083.52/624.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.76

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