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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.07, 862.43 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.07, 862.43 and 376.34 is: 519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.07 : 862.43 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.07/862.43 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.07x = 862.43 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.07x = 324,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,560.71/625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.24

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