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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 862.62 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 862.62 and 376.50 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 862.62 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/862.62 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 862.62 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 324,776.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,776.43/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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