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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.61, 864.39 and 364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.61, 864.39 and 364.59 is: 502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.61 : 864.39 = 364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.61/864.39 = 364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.61x = 864.39 × 364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.61x = 315,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,147.95/626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.94

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