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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.50, 864.65 and 364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.50, 864.65 and 364.47 is: 503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.50 : 864.65 = 364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.50/864.65 = 364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.50x = 864.65 × 364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.50x = 315,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,138.99/626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.02

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