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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 863.25 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 863.25 and 392.58 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 863.25 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/863.25 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 863.25 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 338,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,894.69/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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