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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.37, 863 and 359.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.37, 863 and 359.83 is: 496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.37 : 863 = 359.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.37/863 = 359.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.37x = 863 × 359.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.37x = 310,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,533.29/625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.56

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