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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626, 863.96 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626, 863.96 and 364 is: 502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626 : 863.96 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626/863.96 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626x = 863.96 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626x = 314,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,481.44/626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.37

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