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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.36, 863.10 and 359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.36, 863.10 and 359.86 is: 496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.36 : 863.10 = 359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.36/863.10 = 359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.36x = 863.10 × 359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.36x = 310,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,595.17/625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.67

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