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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 862.88 and 376.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 862.88 and 376.67 is: 519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 862.88 = 376.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/862.88 = 376.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 862.88 × 376.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 325,014.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,014.81/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.89

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