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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.60, 863.28 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.60, 863.28 and 376.86 is: 520.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.60 : 863.28 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.60/863.28 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.60x = 863.28 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.60x = 325,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,335.70/625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.04

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