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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.66, 864.87 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.66, 864.87 and 361.09 is: 498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.66 : 864.87 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.66/864.87 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.66x = 864.87 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.66x = 312,297.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,297.67/626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.35

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