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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 863.22 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 863.22 and 373.48 is: 515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 863.22 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/863.22 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 863.22 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 322,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,395.41/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.37

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