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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.84, 863.80 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.84, 863.80 and 377.30 is: 520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.84 : 863.80 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.84/863.80 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.84x = 863.80 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.84x = 325,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,911.74/625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.76

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