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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.46, 861.81 and 375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.46, 861.81 and 375.78 is: 518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.46 : 861.81 = 375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.46/861.81 = 375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.46x = 861.81 × 375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.46x = 323,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,849.14/624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.60

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