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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.84, 938.24 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.84, 938.24 and 382.32 is: 573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.84 : 938.24 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.84/938.24 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.84x = 938.24 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.84x = 358,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,707.92/625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.16

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