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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.68, 863.52 and 377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.68, 863.52 and 377.14 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.68 : 863.52 = 377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.68/863.52 = 377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.68x = 863.52 × 377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.68x = 325,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,667.93/625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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