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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.26, 862.71 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.26, 862.71 and 392.22 is: 541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.26 : 862.71 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.26/862.71 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.26x = 862.71 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.26x = 338,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,372.12/625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.17

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