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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.98, 863.87 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.98, 863.87 and 364.02 is: 502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.98 : 863.87 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.98/863.87 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.98x = 863.87 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.98x = 314,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,464.14/625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.35

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