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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.00, 863.78 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.00, 863.78 and 363.96 is: 502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.00 : 863.78 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.00/863.78 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.00x = 863.78 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.00x = 314,379.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,379.55/626.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.21

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