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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 862.60 and 363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 862.60 and 363.03 is: 501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 862.60 = 363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/862.60 = 363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 862.60 × 363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 313,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,149.68/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.02

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