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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.09, 864.04 and 360.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.09, 864.04 and 360.61 is: 497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.09 : 864.04 = 360.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.09/864.04 = 360.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.09x = 864.04 × 360.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.09x = 311,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,581.46/626.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.66

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