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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 862.80 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 862.80 and 363.24 is: 501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 862.80 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/862.80 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 862.80 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 313,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,403.47/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.26

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