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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.59, 863.22 and 389.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.59, 863.22 and 389.55 is: 537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.59 : 863.22 = 389.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.59/863.22 = 389.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.59x = 863.22 × 389.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.59x = 336,267.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,267.35/625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.52

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