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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.35, 863.04 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.35, 863.04 and 376.68 is: 519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.35 : 863.04 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.35/863.04 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.35x = 863.04 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.35x = 325,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,089.91/625.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.85

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