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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.38, 863.05 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.38, 863.05 and 359.91 is: 496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.38 : 863.05 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.38/863.05 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.38x = 863.05 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.38x = 310,619.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,619.07/625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.69

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