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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.09, 862.62 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.09, 862.62 and 359.58 is: 496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.09 : 862.62 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.09/862.62 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.09x = 862.62 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.09x = 310,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,180.90/625.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.22

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