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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.38, 863.15 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.38, 863.15 and 363.44 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.38 : 863.15 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.38/863.15 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.38x = 863.15 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.38x = 313,697.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,697.10/625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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