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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.48, 863.22 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.48, 863.22 and 376.90 is: 520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.48 : 863.22 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.48/863.22 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.48x = 863.22 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.48x = 325,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,347.62/625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.16

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