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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.47, 862.77 and 376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.47, 862.77 and 376.64 is: 519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.47 : 862.77 = 376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.47/862.77 = 376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.47x = 862.77 × 376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.47x = 324,953.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,953.69/625.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.54

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