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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.92, 863.37 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.92, 863.37 and 377.32 is: 520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.92 : 863.37 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.92/863.37 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.92x = 863.37 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.92x = 325,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,766.77/625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.46

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