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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.12, 861.19 and 375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.12, 861.19 and 375.38 is: 517.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.12 : 861.19 = 375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.12/861.19 = 375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.12x = 861.19 × 375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.12x = 323,271.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,271.63/624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.96

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