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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.85, 862.02 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.85, 862.02 and 376.03 is: 518.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.85 : 862.02 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.85/862.02 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.85x = 862.02 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.85x = 324,140.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,140.55/624.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.75

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