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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.67, 863.27 and 363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.67, 863.27 and 363.63 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.67 : 863.27 = 363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.67/863.27 = 363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.67x = 863.27 × 363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.67x = 313,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,910.87/625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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