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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.49, 861.75 and 375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.49, 861.75 and 375.83 is: 518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.49 : 861.75 = 375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.49/861.75 = 375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.49x = 861.75 × 375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.49x = 323,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,871.50/624.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.62

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