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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625, 862.52 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625, 862.52 and 363.04 is: 501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625 : 862.52 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625/862.52 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625x = 862.52 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625x = 313,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,129.26/625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.01

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