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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 862.38 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 862.38 and 376.34 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 862.38 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/862.38 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 862.38 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 324,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,543.78/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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