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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.90, 863.39 and 392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.90, 863.39 and 392.62 is: 541.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.90 : 863.39 = 392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.90/863.39 = 392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.90x = 863.39 × 392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.90x = 338,984.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,984.18/625.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.59

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