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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 937.76 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 937.76 and 502.80 is: 754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 937.76 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/937.76 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 937.76 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 471,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,505.73/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.17

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