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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.89, 863.65 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.89, 863.65 and 373.82 is: 515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.89 : 863.65 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.89/863.65 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.89x = 863.65 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.89x = 322,849.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,849.64/625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.82

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