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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.74, 863.60 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.74, 863.60 and 363.75 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.74 : 863.60 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.74/863.60 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.74x = 863.60 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.74x = 314,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,132.68/625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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