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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 861.23 and 375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 861.23 and 375.37 is: 517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 861.23 = 375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/861.23 = 375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 861.23 × 375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 323,279.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,279.91/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.88

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