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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.56, 864.61 and 361.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.56, 864.61 and 361.01 is: 498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.56 : 864.61 = 361.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.56/864.61 = 361.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.56x = 864.61 × 361.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.56x = 312,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,134.12/626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.17

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