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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 864.12 and 364.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 864.12 and 364.33 is: 502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 864.12 = 364.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/864.12 = 364.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 864.12 × 364.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 314,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,824.84/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.66

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