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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.55, 863.10 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.55, 863.10 and 363.51 is: 501.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.55 : 863.10 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.55/863.10 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.55x = 863.10 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.55x = 313,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,745.48/625.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.56

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