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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.38, 864.53 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.38, 864.53 and 364.44 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.38 : 864.53 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.38/864.53 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.38x = 864.53 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.38x = 315,069.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,069.31/626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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