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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 862.74 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 862.74 and 376.55 is: 519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 862.74 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/862.74 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 862.74 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 324,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,864.75/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.60

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