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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.84, 939.38 and 395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.84, 939.38 and 395.18 is: 593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.84 : 939.38 = 395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.84/939.38 = 395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.84x = 939.38 × 395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.84x = 371,224.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,224.93/625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.16

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