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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 863.47 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 863.47 and 363.46 is: 501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 863.47 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/863.47 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 863.47 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 313,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,836.81/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.74

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