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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.84, 862.04 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.84, 862.04 and 376.08 is: 518.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.84 : 862.04 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.84/862.04 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.84x = 862.04 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.84x = 324,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,196.00/624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.85

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