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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.94, 863.98 and 364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.94, 863.98 and 364.06 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.94 : 863.98 = 364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.94/863.98 = 364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.94x = 863.98 × 364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.94x = 314,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,540.56/625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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