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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.21, 861.06 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.21, 861.06 and 375.42 is: 517.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.21 : 861.06 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.21/861.06 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.21x = 861.06 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.21x = 323,259.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,259.15/624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.87

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