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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 863.06 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 863.06 and 363.49 is: 501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 863.06 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/863.06 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 863.06 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 313,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,709.70/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.68

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