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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.44, 862.99 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.44, 862.99 and 376.68 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.44 : 862.99 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.44/862.99 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.44x = 862.99 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.44x = 325,071.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,071.07/625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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