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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 864.28 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 864.28 and 364.26 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 864.28 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/864.28 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 864.28 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 314,822.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,822.63/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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