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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.83, 863.81 and 363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.83, 863.81 and 363.89 is: 502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.83 : 863.81 = 363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.83/863.81 = 363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.83x = 863.81 × 363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.83x = 314,335.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,335.57/625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.27

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