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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.95, 863.70 and 363.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.95, 863.70 and 363.91 is: 502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.95 : 863.70 = 363.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.95/863.70 = 363.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.95x = 863.70 × 363.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.95x = 314,309.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,309.07/625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.13

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