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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.45, 863.37 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.45, 863.37 and 376.98 is: 520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.45 : 863.37 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.45/863.37 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.45x = 863.37 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.45x = 325,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,473.22/625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.38

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