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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.58, 863.02 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.58, 863.02 and 376.75 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.58 : 863.02 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.58/863.02 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.58x = 863.02 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.58x = 325,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,139.69/625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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