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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.65, 861.72 and 375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.65, 861.72 and 375.81 is: 518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.65 : 861.72 = 375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.65/861.72 = 375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.65x = 861.72 × 375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.65x = 323,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,842.99/624.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.44

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