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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 938.38 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 938.38 and 378.60 is: 568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 938.38 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/938.38 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 938.38 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 355,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,270.67/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.29

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