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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 863.36 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 863.36 and 363.68 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 863.36 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/863.36 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 863.36 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 313,980.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,980.63/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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