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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 862.42 and 376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 862.42 and 376.63 is: 519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 862.42 = 376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/862.42 = 376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 862.42 × 376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 324,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,813.72/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.51

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