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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.11, 864.07 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.11, 864.07 and 360.60 is: 497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.11 : 864.07 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.11/864.07 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.11x = 864.07 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.11x = 311,584.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,584.36/626.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.65

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