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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.58, 863.24 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.58, 863.24 and 363.68 is: 501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.58 : 863.24 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.58/863.24 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.58x = 863.24 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.58x = 313,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,943.12/625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.84

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