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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.24, 862.86 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.24, 862.86 and 359.72 is: 496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.24 : 862.86 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.24/862.86 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.24x = 862.86 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.24x = 310,388.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,388.00/625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.43

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