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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 863.95 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 863.95 and 364.02 is: 502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 863.95 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/863.95 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 863.95 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 314,493.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,493.26/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.26

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