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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.11, 862.37 and 362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.11, 862.37 and 362.98 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.11 : 862.37 = 362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.11/862.37 = 362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.11x = 862.37 × 362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.11x = 313,020.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,020.45/625.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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