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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.23, 864.09 and 364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.23, 864.09 and 364.19 is: 502.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.23 : 864.09 = 364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.23/864.09 = 364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.23x = 864.09 × 364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.23x = 314,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,692.94/626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.52

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