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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.14, 863.86 and 364.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.14, 863.86 and 364.11 is: 502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.14 : 863.86 = 364.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.14/863.86 = 364.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.14x = 863.86 × 364.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.14x = 314,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,540.06/626.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.35

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