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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.55, 861.92 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.55, 861.92 and 375.86 is: 518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.55 : 861.92 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.55/861.92 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.55x = 861.92 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.55x = 323,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,959.37/624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.71

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