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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.53, 863.27 and 363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.53, 863.27 and 363.70 is: 501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.53 : 863.27 = 363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.53/863.27 = 363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.53x = 863.27 × 363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.53x = 313,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,971.30/625.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.93

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