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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.02, 863.98 and 364.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.02, 863.98 and 364.03 is: 502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.02 : 863.98 = 364.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.02/863.98 = 364.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.02x = 863.98 × 364.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.02x = 314,514.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,514.64/626.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.40

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