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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.51, 863.09 and 392.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.51, 863.09 and 392.53 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.51 : 863.09 = 392.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.51/863.09 = 392.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.51x = 863.09 × 392.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.51x = 338,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,786.76/625.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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