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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.64, 862.98 and 392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.64, 862.98 and 392.36 is: 541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.64 : 862.98 = 392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.64/862.98 = 392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.64x = 862.98 × 392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.64x = 338,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,598.83/625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.20

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