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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.63, 863.37 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.63, 863.37 and 363.80 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.63 : 863.37 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.63/863.37 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.63x = 863.37 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.63x = 314,087.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,087.87/625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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