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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.52, 863.29 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.52, 863.29 and 376.84 is: 520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.52 : 863.29 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.52/863.29 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.52x = 863.29 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.52x = 325,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,323.75/625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.08

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