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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.92, 939.78 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.92, 939.78 and 382.92 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.92 : 939.78 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.92/939.78 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.92x = 939.78 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.92x = 359,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,860.56/625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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