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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.05, 861.23 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.05, 861.23 and 375.36 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.05 : 861.23 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.05/861.23 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.05x = 861.23 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.05x = 323,269.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,269.42/624.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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