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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.58, 937.68 and 394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.58, 937.68 and 394.64 is: 591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.58 : 937.68 = 394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.58/937.68 = 394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.58x = 937.68 × 394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.58x = 370,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,046.04/625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.52

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