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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.79, 863.64 and 363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.79, 863.64 and 363.79 is: 502.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.79 : 863.64 = 363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.79/863.64 = 363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.79x = 863.64 × 363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.79x = 314,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,177.46/625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.05

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