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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.90, 863.49 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.90, 863.49 and 389.68 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.90 : 863.49 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.90/863.49 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.90x = 863.49 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.90x = 336,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,484.78/625.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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