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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.86, 864.04 and 377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.86, 864.04 and 377.25 is: 520.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.86 : 864.04 = 377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.86/864.04 = 377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.86x = 864.04 × 377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.86x = 325,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,959.09/625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.82

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