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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.19, 864.25 and 364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.19, 864.25 and 364.36 is: 502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.19 : 864.25 = 364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.19/864.25 = 364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.19x = 864.25 × 364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.19x = 314,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,895.06/626.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.87

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