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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 862.02 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 862.02 and 376.02 is: 518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 862.02 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/862.02 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 862.02 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 324,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,136.76/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.80

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