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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 864 and 360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 864 and 360.45 is: 497.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 864 = 360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/864 = 360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 864 × 360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 311,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,428.80/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.39

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