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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.28, 862.92 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.28, 862.92 and 376.68 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.28 : 862.92 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.28/862.92 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.28x = 862.92 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.28x = 325,044.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,044.71/625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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