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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.88, 863.53 and 363.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.88, 863.53 and 363.85 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 863.53 = 363.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/863.53 = 363.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 863.53 × 363.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 314,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,192.32/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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