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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.33, 863.01 and 363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.33, 863.01 and 363.37 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.33 : 863.01 = 363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.33/863.01 = 363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.33x = 863.01 × 363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.33x = 313,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,591.94/625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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