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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.22, 864.16 and 364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.22, 864.16 and 364.39 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.22 : 864.16 = 364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.22/864.16 = 364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.22x = 864.16 × 364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.22x = 314,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,888.19/626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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