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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 862.46 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 862.46 and 376.38 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 862.46 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/862.46 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 862.46 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 324,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,612.69/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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