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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.72, 863.44 and 389.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.72, 863.44 and 389.93 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.72 : 863.44 = 389.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.72/863.44 = 389.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.72x = 863.44 × 389.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.72x = 336,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,679.95/625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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