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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.95, 863.46 and 363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.95, 863.46 and 363.93 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.95 : 863.46 = 363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.95/863.46 = 363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.95x = 863.46 × 363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.95x = 314,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,239.00/625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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