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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.60, 864.60 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.60, 864.60 and 364.52 is: 502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.60 : 864.60 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.60/864.60 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.60x = 864.60 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.60x = 315,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,163.99/626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.97

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