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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.85, 863.56 and 363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.85, 863.56 and 363.81 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.85 : 863.56 = 363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.85/863.56 = 363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.85x = 863.56 × 363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.85x = 314,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,171.76/625.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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