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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 864.29 and 364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 864.29 and 364.31 is: 502.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 864.29 = 364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/864.29 = 364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 864.29 × 364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 314,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,863.35/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.70

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