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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.85, 863.85 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.85, 863.85 and 377.13 is: 520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.85 : 863.85 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.85/863.85 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.85x = 863.85 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.85x = 325,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,779.43/625.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.54

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