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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.48, 863.06 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.48, 863.06 and 363.48 is: 501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.48 : 863.06 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.48/863.06 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.48x = 863.06 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.48x = 313,705.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,705.05/625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.54

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