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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.30, 864.47 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.30, 864.47 and 364.26 is: 502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.30 : 864.47 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.30/864.47 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.30x = 864.47 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.30x = 314,890.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,890.02/626.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.78

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