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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.38, 863.02 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.38, 863.02 and 376.91 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.38 : 863.02 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.38/863.02 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.38x = 863.02 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.38x = 325,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,280.87/625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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