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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.92, 862.06 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.92, 862.06 and 376.18 is: 518.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.92 : 862.06 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.92/862.06 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.92x = 862.06 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.92x = 324,289.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,289.73/624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.93

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