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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.81, 863.64 and 389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.81, 863.64 and 389.90 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.81 : 863.64 = 389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.81/863.64 = 389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.81x = 863.64 × 389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.81x = 336,729.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,729.65/625.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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