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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 861.04 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 861.04 and 375.39 is: 517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 861.04 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/861.04 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 861.04 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 323,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,225.81/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.82

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