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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.72, 862.18 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.72, 862.18 and 376.17 is: 519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.72 : 862.18 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.72/862.18 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.72x = 862.18 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.72x = 324,326.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,326.25/624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.15

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