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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.98, 939.85 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.98, 939.85 and 394.12 is: 591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.98 : 939.85 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.98/939.85 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.98x = 939.85 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.98x = 370,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,410.80/625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.73

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