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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 863.51 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 863.51 and 389.52 is: 537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 863.51 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/863.51 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 863.51 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 336,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,351.07/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.74

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