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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.73, 863.36 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.73, 863.36 and 363.59 is: 501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.73 : 863.36 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.73/863.36 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.73x = 863.36 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.73x = 313,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,907.53/625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.67

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