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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.19, 862.52 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.19, 862.52 and 376.41 is: 519.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.19 : 862.52 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.19/862.52 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.19x = 862.52 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.19x = 324,662.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,662.51/625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.31

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