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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.12, 863.99 and 364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.12, 863.99 and 364.15 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.12 : 863.99 = 364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.12/863.99 = 364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.12x = 863.99 × 364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.12x = 314,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,617.98/626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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