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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 863.22 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 863.22 and 349.50 is: 482.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 863.22 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/863.22 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 863.22 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 301,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,695.39/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.33

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