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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.17, 862.58 and 363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.17, 862.58 and 363.13 is: 501.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.17 : 862.58 = 363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.17/862.58 = 363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.17x = 862.58 × 363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.17x = 313,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,228.68/625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.03

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