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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.93, 863.71 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.93, 863.71 and 363.90 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.93 : 863.71 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.93/863.71 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.93x = 863.71 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.93x = 314,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,304.07/625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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