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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625, 862.78 and 392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625, 862.78 and 392.26 is: 541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625 : 862.78 = 392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625/862.78 = 392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625x = 862.78 × 392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625x = 338,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,434.08/625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.49

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