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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 863.25 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 863.25 and 363.50 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 863.25 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/863.25 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 863.25 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 313,789.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,789.56/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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