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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.59, 863.43 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.59, 863.43 and 373.58 is: 515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.59 : 863.43 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.59/863.43 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.59x = 863.43 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.59x = 322,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,557.70/625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.61

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