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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.22, 864.09 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.22, 864.09 and 364.20 is: 502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.22 : 864.09 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.22/864.09 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.22x = 864.09 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.22x = 314,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,701.58/626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.54

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