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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.55, 864.48 and 364.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.55, 864.48 and 364.51 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.55 : 864.48 = 364.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.55/864.48 = 364.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.55x = 864.48 × 364.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.55x = 315,111.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,111.60/626.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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