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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.61, 864.69 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.61, 864.69 and 361.08 is: 498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.61 : 864.69 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.61/864.69 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.61x = 864.69 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.61x = 312,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,222.27/626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.27

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