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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.92, 861.99 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.92, 861.99 and 376.32 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.92 : 861.99 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.92/861.99 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.92x = 861.99 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.92x = 324,384.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,384.08/624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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