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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 862.49 and 376.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 862.49 and 376.53 is: 519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 862.49 = 376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/862.49 = 376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 862.49 × 376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 324,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,751.48/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.44

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