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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.25, 862.99 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.25, 862.99 and 363.42 is: 501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.25 : 862.99 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.25/862.99 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.25x = 862.99 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.25x = 313,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,626.92/625.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.60

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