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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.49, 863.53 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.49, 863.53 and 376.88 is: 520.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.49 : 863.53 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.49/863.53 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.49x = 863.53 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.49x = 325,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,441.93/625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.30

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