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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 863.60 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 863.60 and 393.03 is: 542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 863.60 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/863.60 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 863.60 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 339,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,418.74/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.64

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