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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 864.66 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 864.66 and 364.56 is: 503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 864.66 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/864.66 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 864.66 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 315,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,220.45/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.03

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