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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 864.36 and 364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 864.36 and 364.47 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 864.36 = 364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/864.36 = 364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 864.36 × 364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 315,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,033.29/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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