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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.85, 863.73 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.85, 863.73 and 360.30 is: 497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.85 : 863.73 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.85/863.73 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.85x = 863.73 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.85x = 311,197.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,197.60/625.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.24

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