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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.72, 862.18 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.72, 862.18 and 376.16 is: 519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.72 : 862.18 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.72/862.18 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.72x = 862.18 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.72x = 324,317.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,317.63/624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.14

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