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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 864.11 and 364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 864.11 and 364.14 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 864.11 = 364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/864.11 = 364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 864.11 × 364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 314,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,659.18/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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