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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.14, 864.02 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.14, 864.02 and 360.56 is: 497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.14 : 864.02 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.14/864.02 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.14x = 864.02 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.14x = 311,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,531.95/626.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.55

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