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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.97, 863.82 and 363.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.97, 863.82 and 363.97 is: 502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.97 : 863.82 = 363.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.97/863.82 = 363.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.97x = 863.82 × 363.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.97x = 314,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,404.57/625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.27

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