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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 863.01 and 392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 863.01 and 392.42 is: 541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 863.01 = 392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/863.01 = 392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 863.01 × 392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 338,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,662.38/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.67

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