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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.47, 861.73 and 375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.47, 861.73 and 375.89 is: 518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.47 : 861.73 = 375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.47/861.73 = 375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.47x = 861.73 × 375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.47x = 323,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,910.44/624.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.70

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