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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.28, 862.80 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.28, 862.80 and 363.20 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.28 : 862.80 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.28/862.80 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.28x = 862.80 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.28x = 313,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,368.96/625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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