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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.45, 861.71 and 375.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.45, 861.71 and 375.65 is: 518.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.45 : 861.71 = 375.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.45/861.71 = 375.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.45x = 861.71 × 375.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.45x = 323,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,701.36/624.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.38

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