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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.81, 863.87 and 377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.81, 863.87 and 377.14 is: 520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.81 : 863.87 = 377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.81/863.87 = 377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.81x = 863.87 × 377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.81x = 325,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,799.93/625.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.61

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