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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.67, 862 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.67, 862 and 376 is: 518.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.67 : 862 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.67/862 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.67x = 862 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.67x = 324,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,112/624.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.85

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