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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.98, 863.46 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.98, 863.46 and 393.24 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.98 : 863.46 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.98/863.46 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.98x = 863.46 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.98x = 339,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,547.01/625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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