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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 863.06 and 376.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 863.06 and 376.53 is: 519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 863.06 = 376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/863.06 = 376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 863.06 × 376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 324,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,967.98/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.82

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