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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.44, 863.20 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.44, 863.20 and 363.60 is: 501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.44 : 863.20 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.44/863.20 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.44x = 863.20 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.44x = 313,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,859.52/625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.82

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