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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.67, 863.56 and 360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.67, 863.56 and 360.15 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.67 : 863.56 = 360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.67/863.56 = 360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.67x = 863.56 × 360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.67x = 311,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,008.35/625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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