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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.07, 862.38 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.07, 862.38 and 403.88 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.07 : 862.38 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.07/862.38 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.07x = 862.38 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.07x = 348,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,293.72/625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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