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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 861.24 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 861.24 and 375.66 is: 518.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 861.24 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/861.24 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 861.24 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 323,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,533.42/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.13

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