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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.74, 863.30 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.74, 863.30 and 376.88 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.74 : 863.30 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.74/863.30 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.74x = 863.30 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.74x = 325,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,354.30/625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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