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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.38, 863.18 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.38, 863.18 and 363.56 is: 501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.38 : 863.18 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.38/863.18 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.38x = 863.18 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.38x = 313,817.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,817.72/625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.80

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