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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 862.50 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 862.50 and 376.10 is: 518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 862.50 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/862.50 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 862.50 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 324,381.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,381.94/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.83

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