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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 864.40 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 864.40 and 364.32 is: 502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 864.40 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/864.40 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 864.40 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 314,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,918.21/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.74

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