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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.05, 862.41 and 362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.05, 862.41 and 362.91 is: 500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.05 : 862.41 = 362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.05/862.41 = 362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.05x = 862.41 × 362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.05x = 312,977.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,977.21/625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.72

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