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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.43, 862.92 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.43, 862.92 and 373.34 is: 515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.43 : 862.92 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.43/862.92 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.43x = 862.92 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.43x = 322,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,162.47/625.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.11

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