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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.33, 861.46 and 375.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.33, 861.46 and 375.77 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.33 : 861.46 = 375.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.33/861.46 = 375.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.33x = 861.46 × 375.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.33x = 323,712.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,712.04/624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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