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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.95, 863.16 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.95, 863.16 and 377.22 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.95 : 863.16 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.95/863.16 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.95x = 863.16 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.95x = 325,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,601.22/625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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