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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.01, 864.03 and 364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.01, 864.03 and 364.06 is: 502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.01 : 864.03 = 364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.01/864.03 = 364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.01x = 864.03 × 364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.01x = 314,558.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,558.76/626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.48

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