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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.33, 862.94 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.33, 862.94 and 363.34 is: 501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.33 : 862.94 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.33/862.94 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.33x = 862.94 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.33x = 313,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,542.61/625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.40

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