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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.72, 938.32 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.72, 938.32 and 394.88 is: 592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.72 : 938.32 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.72/938.32 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.72x = 938.32 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.72x = 370,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,523.80/625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.16

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