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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.96, 863.43 and 390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.96, 863.43 and 390.04 is: 538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.96 : 863.43 = 390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.96/863.43 = 390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.96x = 863.43 × 390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.96x = 336,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,772.24/625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.01

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