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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.42, 863.13 and 363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.42, 863.13 and 363.43 is: 501.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.42 : 863.13 = 363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.42/863.13 = 363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.42x = 863.13 × 363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.42x = 313,687.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,687.34/625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.56

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