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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.89, 863.61 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.89, 863.61 and 363.84 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.89 : 863.61 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.89/863.61 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.89x = 863.61 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.89x = 314,215.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,215.86/625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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