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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.76, 863.68 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.76, 863.68 and 363.76 is: 502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.76 : 863.68 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.76/863.68 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.76x = 863.68 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.76x = 314,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,172.24/625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.07

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