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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.26, 861.44 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.26, 861.44 and 375.60 is: 518.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.26 : 861.44 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.26/861.44 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.26x = 861.44 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.26x = 323,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,556.86/624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.30

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