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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.52, 861.54 and 375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.52, 861.54 and 375.41 is: 517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.52 : 861.54 = 375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.52/861.54 = 375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.52x = 861.54 × 375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.52x = 323,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,430.73/624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.89

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