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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.89, 863.59 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.89, 863.59 and 363.76 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.89 : 863.59 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.89/863.59 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.89x = 863.59 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.89x = 314,140.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,140.35/625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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