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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.49, 864.50 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.49, 864.50 and 364.52 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.49 : 864.50 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.49/864.50 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.49x = 864.50 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.49x = 315,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,130.61/626.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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