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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 863.97 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 863.97 and 364.16 is: 502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 863.97 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/863.97 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 863.97 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 314,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,623.32/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.40

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