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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.93, 863.79 and 364.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.93, 863.79 and 364.03 is: 502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.93 : 863.79 = 364.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.93/863.79 = 364.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.93x = 863.79 × 364.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.93x = 314,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,445.47/625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.37

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