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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.71, 863.63 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.71, 863.63 and 360.28 is: 497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.71 : 863.63 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.71/863.63 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.71x = 863.63 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.71x = 311,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,146.46/625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.27

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