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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.05, 862.62 and 376.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.05, 862.62 and 376.33 is: 519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.05 : 862.62 = 376.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.05/862.62 = 376.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.05x = 862.62 × 376.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.05x = 324,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,629.78/625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.37

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