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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.38, 864.40 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.38, 864.40 and 364.40 is: 502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.38 : 864.40 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.38/864.40 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.38x = 864.40 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.38x = 314,987.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,987.36/626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.87

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