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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.17, 862.44 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.17, 862.44 and 376.41 is: 519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.17 : 862.44 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.17/862.44 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.17x = 862.44 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.17x = 324,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,631.04/625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.27

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