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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.90, 938.79 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.90, 938.79 and 382.36 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.90 : 938.79 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.90/938.79 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.90x = 938.79 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.90x = 358,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,955.74/625.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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