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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.97, 862.53 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.97, 862.53 and 376.41 is: 519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.97 : 862.53 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.97/862.53 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.97x = 862.53 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.97x = 324,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,663.04/624.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.49

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