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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.24, 862.84 and 376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.24, 862.84 and 376.57 is: 519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.24 : 862.84 = 376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.24/862.84 = 376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.24x = 862.84 × 376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.24x = 324,919.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,919.80/625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.67

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