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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.35, 863.03 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.35, 863.03 and 363.34 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.35 : 863.03 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.35/863.03 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.35x = 863.03 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.35x = 313,573.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,573.32/625.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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