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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.51, 864.72 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.51, 864.72 and 364.56 is: 503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.51 : 864.72 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.51/864.72 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.51x = 864.72 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.51x = 315,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,242.32/626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.18

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