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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.47, 863.24 and 392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.47, 863.24 and 392.91 is: 542.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.47 : 863.24 = 392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.47/863.24 = 392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.47x = 863.24 × 392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.47x = 339,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,175.63/625.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.27

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