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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.54, 863.27 and 376.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.54, 863.27 and 376.87 is: 520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.54 : 863.27 = 376.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.54/863.27 = 376.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.54x = 863.27 × 376.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.54x = 325,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,340.56/625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.10

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