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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.79, 938.67 and 348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.79, 938.67 and 348.31 is: 522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.79 : 938.67 = 348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.79/938.67 = 348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.79x = 938.67 × 348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.79x = 326,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,948.15/625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.46

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