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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.38, 937.26 and 538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.38, 937.26 and 538.72 is: 807.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.38 : 937.26 = 538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.38/937.26 = 538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.38x = 937.26 × 538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.38x = 504,920.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,920.71/625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.38

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