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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.19, 864.32 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.19, 864.32 and 364.29 is: 502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.19 : 864.32 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.19/864.32 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.19x = 864.32 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.19x = 314,861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,861.31/626.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.82

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