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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.99, 938.45 and 382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.99, 938.45 and 382.69 is: 573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.99 : 938.45 = 382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.99/938.45 = 382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.99x = 938.45 × 382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.99x = 359,135.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,135.43/625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.71

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