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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.41, 863.06 and 376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.41, 863.06 and 376.79 is: 519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.41 : 863.06 = 376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.41/863.06 = 376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.41x = 863.06 × 376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.41x = 325,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,186.18/625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.96

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