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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 863.34 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 863.34 and 363.72 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 863.34 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/863.34 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 863.34 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 314,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,014.02/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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