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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.27, 862.56 and 404.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.27, 862.56 and 404.41 is: 557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.27 : 862.56 = 404.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.27/862.56 = 404.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.27x = 862.56 × 404.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.27x = 348,821.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,821.55/625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.88

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