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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.37, 861.53 and 375.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.37, 861.53 and 375.63 is: 518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.37 : 861.53 = 375.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.37/861.53 = 375.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.37x = 861.53 × 375.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.37x = 323,616.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,616.51/624.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.31

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