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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.77, 863.56 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.77, 863.56 and 377.02 is: 520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.77 : 863.56 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.77/863.56 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.77x = 863.56 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.77x = 325,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,580.94/625.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.29

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