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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.29, 863.33 and 389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.29, 863.33 and 389.33 is: 537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.29 : 863.33 = 389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.29/863.33 = 389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.29x = 863.33 × 389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.29x = 336,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,120.27/625.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.54

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