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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.03, 864.03 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.03, 864.03 and 364.20 is: 502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.03 : 864.03 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.03/864.03 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.03x = 864.03 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.03x = 314,682.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,682.17/626.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.66

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