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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 938.59 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 938.59 and 382.32 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 938.59 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/938.59 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 938.59 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 358,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,840.77/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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