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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.10, 862.53 and 376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.10, 862.53 and 376.29 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.10 : 862.53 = 376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.10/862.53 = 376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.10x = 862.53 × 376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.10x = 324,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,561.41/625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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