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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.53, 861.77 and 375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.53, 861.77 and 375.73 is: 518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.53 : 861.77 = 375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.53/861.77 = 375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.53x = 861.77 × 375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.53x = 323,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,791.63/624.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.45

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