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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.25, 862.85 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.25, 862.85 and 363.28 is: 501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.25 : 862.85 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.25/862.85 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.25x = 862.85 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.25x = 313,456.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,456.15/625.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.33

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