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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.88, 863.73 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.88, 863.73 and 386.66 is: 533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 863.73 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/863.73 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 863.73 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 333,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,969.84/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.60

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