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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.43, 864.35 and 360.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.43, 864.35 and 360.87 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.43 : 864.35 = 360.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.43/864.35 = 360.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.43x = 864.35 × 360.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.43x = 311,919.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,919.96/626.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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