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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.76, 862.18 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.76, 862.18 and 376.08 is: 519.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.76 : 862.18 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.76/862.18 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.76x = 862.18 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.76x = 324,248.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,248.65/624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.00

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