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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.59, 864.70 and 364.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.59, 864.70 and 364.66 is: 503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.59 : 864.70 = 364.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.59/864.70 = 364.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.59x = 864.70 × 364.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.59x = 315,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,321.50/626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.23

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