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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.65, 862.11 and 375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.65, 862.11 and 375.98 is: 518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.65 : 862.11 = 375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.65/862.11 = 375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.65x = 862.11 × 375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.65x = 324,131.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,131.81/624.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.91

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