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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.37, 862.77 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.37, 862.77 and 359.72 is: 496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.37 : 862.77 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.37/862.77 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.37x = 862.77 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.37x = 310,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,358.72/625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.28

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