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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.41, 864.44 and 364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.41, 864.44 and 364.43 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.41 : 864.44 = 364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.41/864.44 = 364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.41x = 864.44 × 364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.41x = 315,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,021.72/626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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