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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.40, 862.91 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.40, 862.91 and 363.26 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.40 : 862.91 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.40/862.91 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.40x = 862.91 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.40x = 313,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,458.87/625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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