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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.78, 863.40 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.78, 863.40 and 377.02 is: 520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.78 : 863.40 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.78/863.40 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.78x = 863.40 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.78x = 325,519.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,519.07/625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.18

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