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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 862.41 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 862.41 and 376.38 is: 519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 862.41 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/862.41 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 862.41 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 324,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,593.88/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.16

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