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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.82, 939.42 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.82, 939.42 and 366.12 is: 549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.82 : 939.42 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.82/939.42 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.82x = 939.42 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.82x = 343,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,940.45/625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.59

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