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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.19, 862.57 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.19, 862.57 and 363.16 is: 501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.19 : 862.57 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.19/862.57 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.19x = 862.57 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.19x = 313,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,250.92/625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.05

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