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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.44, 861.09 and 375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.44, 861.09 and 375.71 is: 518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.44 : 861.09 = 375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.44/861.09 = 375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.44x = 861.09 × 375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.44x = 323,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,523.22/624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.10

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