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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.84, 863.75 and 373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.84, 863.75 and 373.79 is: 515.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.84 : 863.75 = 373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.84/863.75 = 373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.84x = 863.75 × 373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.84x = 322,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,861.11/625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.89

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