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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.06, 862.52 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.06, 862.52 and 363.06 is: 500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.06 : 862.52 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.06/862.52 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.06x = 862.52 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.06x = 313,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,146.51/625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.99

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