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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.30, 862.92 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.30, 862.92 and 363.34 is: 501.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.30 : 862.92 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.30/862.92 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.30x = 862.92 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.30x = 313,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,533.35/625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.41

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