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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.04, 864 and 364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.04, 864 and 364.14 is: 502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.04 : 864 = 364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.04/864 = 364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.04x = 864 × 364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.04x = 314,616.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,616.96/626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.55

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