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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.88, 863.91 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.88, 863.91 and 393 is: 542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 863.91 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/863.91 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 863.91 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 339,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,516.63/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.47

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