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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.54, 861.81 and 375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.54, 861.81 and 375.98 is: 518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.54 : 861.81 = 375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.54/861.81 = 375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.54x = 861.81 × 375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.54x = 324,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,017.60/624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.81

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