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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.34, 862.79 and 356.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.34, 862.79 and 356.11 is: 491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.34 : 862.79 = 356.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.34/862.79 = 356.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.34x = 862.79 × 356.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.34x = 307,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,243.83/625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.32

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