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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.81, 862.17 and 376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.81, 862.17 and 376.09 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.81 : 862.17 = 376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.81/862.17 = 376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.81x = 862.17 × 376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.81x = 324,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,255.86/624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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