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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.62, 863.08 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.62, 863.08 and 363.50 is: 501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.62 : 863.08 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.62/863.08 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.62x = 863.08 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.62x = 313,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,723.45/625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.46

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