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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 862.68 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 862.68 and 359.58 is: 496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 862.68 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/862.68 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 862.68 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 310,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,202.47/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.26

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