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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.95, 863.94 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.95, 863.94 and 390.06 is: 538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.95 : 863.94 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.95/863.94 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.95x = 863.94 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.95x = 336,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,988.44/625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.36

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