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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.10, 862.69 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.10, 862.69 and 363.10 is: 501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.10 : 862.69 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.10/862.69 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.10x = 862.69 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.10x = 313,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,239.67/625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.11

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