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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.20, 864.12 and 360.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.20, 864.12 and 360.69 is: 497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.20 : 864.12 = 360.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.20/864.12 = 360.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.20x = 864.12 × 360.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.20x = 311,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,675.53/626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.73

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