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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.11, 864.10 and 360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.11, 864.10 and 360.59 is: 497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.11 : 864.10 = 360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.11/864.10 = 360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.11x = 864.10 × 360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.11x = 311,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,581.95/626.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.65

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