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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 862.49 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 862.49 and 363.11 is: 500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 862.49 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/862.49 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 862.49 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 313,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,172.62/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.96

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