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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.96, 863.46 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.96, 863.46 and 363.94 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.96 : 863.46 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.96/863.46 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.96x = 863.46 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.96x = 314,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,247.63/625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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