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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.83, 863.60 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.83, 863.60 and 360.28 is: 497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.83 : 863.60 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.83/863.60 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.83x = 863.60 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.83x = 311,133.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,133.85/625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.15

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