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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.43, 863.39 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.43, 863.39 and 363.40 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.43 : 863.39 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.43/863.39 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.43x = 863.39 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.43x = 313,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,755.93/625.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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