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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.76, 863.54 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.76, 863.54 and 363.80 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.76 : 863.54 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.76/863.54 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.76x = 863.54 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.76x = 314,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,155.85/625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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