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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.22, 864.23 and 360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.22, 864.23 and 360.70 is: 497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.22 : 864.23 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.22/864.23 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.22x = 864.23 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.22x = 311,727.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,727.76/626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.79

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