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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.80, 863.58 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.80, 863.58 and 377.26 is: 520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.80 : 863.58 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.80/863.58 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.80x = 863.58 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.80x = 325,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,787.99/625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.60

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