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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.95, 862.16 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.95, 862.16 and 376.12 is: 518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.95 : 862.16 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.95/862.16 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.95x = 862.16 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.95x = 324,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,275.62/624.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.88

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