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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.27, 861.36 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.27, 861.36 and 375.66 is: 518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.27 : 861.36 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.27/861.36 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.27x = 861.36 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.27x = 323,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,578.50/624.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.33

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