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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.93, 863.72 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.93, 863.72 and 363.96 is: 502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.93 : 863.72 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.93/863.72 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.93x = 863.72 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.93x = 314,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,359.53/625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.23

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