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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.96, 863.90 and 377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.96, 863.90 and 377.42 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.96 : 863.90 = 377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.96/863.90 = 377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.96x = 863.90 × 377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.96x = 326,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,053.14/625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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