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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.60, 862.84 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.60, 862.84 and 392.52 is: 541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.60 : 862.84 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.60/862.84 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.60x = 862.84 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.60x = 338,681.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,681.96/625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.37

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