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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.01, 863.94 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.01, 863.94 and 360.50 is: 497.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.01 : 863.94 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.01/863.94 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.01x = 863.94 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.01x = 311,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,450.37/626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.52

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