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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.66, 862.37 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.66, 862.37 and 376.03 is: 519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.66 : 862.37 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.66/862.37 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.66x = 862.37 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.66x = 324,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,277.60/624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.13

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