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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.67, 863.42 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.67, 863.42 and 363.74 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.67 : 863.42 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.67/863.42 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.67x = 863.42 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.67x = 314,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,054.26/625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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