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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 861.53 and 375.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.36, 861.53 and 375.69 is: 518.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.36 : 861.53 = 375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.36/861.53 = 375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.36x = 861.53 × 375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.36x = 323,668.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,668.21/624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.40

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