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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.77, 863.62 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.77, 863.62 and 363.87 is: 502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.77 : 863.62 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.77/863.62 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.77x = 863.62 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.77x = 314,244.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,244.50/625.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.17

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