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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 936.12 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 936.12 and 503.12 is: 753.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 936.12 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/936.12 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 936.12 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 470,980.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,980.69/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.38

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