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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.36, 862.96 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.36, 862.96 and 363.36 is: 501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.36 : 862.96 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.36/862.96 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.36x = 862.96 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.36x = 313,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,565.15/625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.42

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