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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.76, 863.42 and 392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.76, 863.42 and 392.75 is: 541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.76 : 863.42 = 392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.76/863.42 = 392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.76x = 863.42 × 392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.76x = 339,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,108.21/625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.91

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