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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.75, 863.51 and 377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.75, 863.51 and 377.03 is: 520.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.75 : 863.51 = 377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.75/863.51 = 377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.75x = 863.51 × 377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.75x = 325,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,567.09/625.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.28

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