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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 864.15 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 864.15 and 360.68 is: 497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 864.15 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/864.15 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 864.15 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 311,677.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,677.30/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.66

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