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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.09, 863.89 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.09, 863.89 and 360.54 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.09 : 863.89 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.09/863.89 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.09x = 863.89 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.09x = 311,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,466.00/626.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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