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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 862.95 and 389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 862.95 and 389.36 is: 537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 862.95 = 389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/862.95 = 389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 862.95 × 389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 335,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,998.21/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.58

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