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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.11, 862.56 and 376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.11, 862.56 and 376.49 is: 519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.11 : 862.56 = 376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.11/862.56 = 376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.11x = 862.56 × 376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.11x = 324,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,745.21/625.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.50

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