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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 937.26 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 937.26 and 381.56 is: 572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 937.26 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/937.26 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 937.26 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 357,620.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,620.93/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.05

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