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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.21, 864.47 and 364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.21, 864.47 and 364.13 is: 502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.21 : 864.47 = 364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.21/864.47 = 364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.21x = 864.47 × 364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.21x = 314,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,779.46/626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.67

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