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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.04, 862.38 and 376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.04, 862.38 and 376.46 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.04 : 862.38 = 376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.04/862.38 = 376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.04x = 862.38 × 376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.04x = 324,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,651.57/625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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