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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 862.72 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 862.72 and 376.48 is: 519.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 862.72 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/862.72 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 862.72 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 324,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,796.83/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.58

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