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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.34, 861.43 and 375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.34, 861.43 and 375.61 is: 518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.34 : 861.43 = 375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.34/861.43 = 375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.34x = 861.43 × 375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.34x = 323,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,561.72/624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.25

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