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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.74, 863.48 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.74, 863.48 and 363.76 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.74 : 863.48 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.74/863.48 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.74x = 863.48 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.74x = 314,099.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,099.48/625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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