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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.29, 864.20 and 364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.29, 864.20 and 364.25 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.29 : 864.20 = 364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.29/864.20 = 364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.29x = 864.20 × 364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.29x = 314,787.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,787.92/626.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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