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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.27, 861.32 and 375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.27, 861.32 and 375.47 is: 518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.27 : 861.32 = 375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.27/861.32 = 375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.27x = 861.32 × 375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.27x = 323,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,393.64/624.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.03

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