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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.42, 938.13 and 395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.42, 938.13 and 395.94 is: 593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.42 : 938.13 = 395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.42/938.13 = 395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.42x = 938.13 × 395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.42x = 371,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,442.18/625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.91

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