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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.86, 939.94 and 352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.86, 939.94 and 352.49 is: 529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.86 : 939.94 = 352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.86/939.94 = 352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.86x = 939.94 × 352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.86x = 331,313.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,313.87/625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.37

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