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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.26, 862.46 and 376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.26, 862.46 and 376.66 is: 519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.26 : 862.46 = 376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.26/862.46 = 376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.26x = 862.46 × 376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.26x = 324,854.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,854.79/625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.55

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