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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.82, 863.73 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.82, 863.73 and 363.98 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.82 : 863.73 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.82/863.73 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.82x = 863.73 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.82x = 314,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,382.60/625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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