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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 862.76 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 862.76 and 389.52 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 862.76 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/862.76 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 862.76 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 336,060.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,060.33/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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