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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 862.50 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 862.50 and 376.32 is: 519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 862.50 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/862.50 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 862.50 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 324,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,576/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.35

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