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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.66, 863.46 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.66, 863.46 and 363.69 is: 501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.66 : 863.46 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.66/863.46 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.66x = 863.46 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.66x = 314,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,031.77/625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.92

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