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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 864.27 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 864.27 and 364.29 is: 502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 864.27 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/864.27 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 864.27 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 314,844.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,844.92/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.67

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