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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.67, 861.64 and 376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.67, 861.64 and 376.07 is: 518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.67 : 861.64 = 376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.67/861.64 = 376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.67x = 861.64 × 376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.67x = 324,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,036.95/624.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.73

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