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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 862.73 and 376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 862.73 and 376.61 is: 519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 862.73 = 376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/862.73 = 376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 862.73 × 376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 324,906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,906.55/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.73

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