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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.53, 863.28 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.53, 863.28 and 363.57 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.53 : 863.28 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.53/863.28 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.53x = 863.28 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.53x = 313,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,858.39/625.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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