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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.16, 861.37 and 375.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.16, 861.37 and 375.55 is: 518.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.16 : 861.37 = 375.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.16/861.37 = 375.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.16x = 861.37 × 375.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.16x = 323,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,489.26/624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.28

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