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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 862.74 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 862.74 and 363.20 is: 501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 862.74 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/862.74 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 862.74 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 313,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,347.17/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.18

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