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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.53, 862.20 and 375.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.53, 862.20 and 375.91 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.53 : 862.20 = 375.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.53/862.20 = 375.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.53x = 862.20 × 375.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.53x = 324,103.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,103.41/624.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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