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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.33, 864.36 and 360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.33, 864.36 and 360.81 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.33 : 864.36 = 360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.33/864.36 = 360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.33x = 864.36 × 360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.33x = 311,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,869.73/626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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