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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.90, 939.10 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.90, 939.10 and 382.60 is: 574.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.90 : 939.10 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.90/939.10 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.90x = 939.10 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.90x = 359,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,299.66/625.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.05

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