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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.74, 863.18 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.74, 863.18 and 376.91 is: 519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.74 : 863.18 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.74/863.18 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.74x = 863.18 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.74x = 325,341.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,341.17/625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.93

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