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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.83, 862.44 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.83, 862.44 and 376.16 is: 519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.83 : 862.44 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.83/862.44 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.83x = 862.44 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.83x = 324,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,411.12/624.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.20

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