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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.11, 861.18 and 375.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.11, 861.18 and 375.49 is: 518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.11 : 861.18 = 375.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.11/861.18 = 375.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.11x = 861.18 × 375.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.11x = 323,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,361.41/624.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.12

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