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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.14, 861.34 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.14, 861.34 and 375.48 is: 518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.14 : 861.34 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.14/861.34 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.14x = 861.34 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.14x = 323,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,415.94/624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.18

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