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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.01, 860.86 and 375.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.01, 860.86 and 375.19 is: 517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.01 : 860.86 = 375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.01/860.86 = 375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.01x = 860.86 × 375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.01x = 322,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,984.85/624.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.59

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