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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.87, 863.67 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.87, 863.67 and 363.88 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.87 : 863.67 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.87/863.67 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.87x = 863.67 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.87x = 314,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,272.24/625.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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