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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 936 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 936 and 393.52 is: 589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 936 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/936 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 936 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 368,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,334.72/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.22

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