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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.23, 861.50 and 375.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.23, 861.50 and 375.70 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.23 : 861.50 = 375.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.23/861.50 = 375.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.23x = 861.50 × 375.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.23x = 323,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,662.18/624.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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