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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 862.83 and 363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 862.83 and 363.21 is: 501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 862.83 = 363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/862.83 = 363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 862.83 × 363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 313,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,388.48/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.26

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