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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.53, 861.78 and 375.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.53, 861.78 and 375.95 is: 518.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.53 : 861.78 = 375.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.53/861.78 = 375.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.53x = 861.78 × 375.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.53x = 323,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,986.19/624.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.77

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