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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 861.21 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 861.21 and 375.44 is: 517.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 861.21 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/861.21 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 861.21 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 323,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,328.38/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.99

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