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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.79, 938.68 and 379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.79, 938.68 and 379.05 is: 568.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.79 : 938.68 = 379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.79/938.68 = 379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.79x = 938.68 × 379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.79x = 355,806.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,806.65/625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.58

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