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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.65, 863.13 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.65, 863.13 and 376.84 is: 519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.65 : 863.13 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.65/863.13 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.65x = 863.13 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.65x = 325,261.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,261.91/625.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.88

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