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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.81, 863.68 and 363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.81, 863.68 and 363.81 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.81 : 863.68 = 363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.81/863.68 = 363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.81x = 863.68 × 363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.81x = 314,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,215.42/625.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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