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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.26, 862.90 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.26, 862.90 and 349.26 is: 482.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.26 : 862.90 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.26/862.90 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.26x = 862.90 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.26x = 301,376.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,376.45/625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.00

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