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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.39, 863.14 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.39, 863.14 and 376.74 is: 519.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.39 : 863.14 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.39/863.14 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.39x = 863.14 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.39x = 325,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,183.18/625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.97

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