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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.33, 864.27 and 364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.33, 864.27 and 364.34 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.33 : 864.27 = 364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.33/864.27 = 364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.33x = 864.27 × 364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.33x = 314,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,883.81/626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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