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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.88, 863.84 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.88, 863.84 and 363.94 is: 502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 863.84 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/863.84 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 863.84 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 314,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,379.79/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.30

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