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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.67, 864.98 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.67, 864.98 and 364.74 is: 503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.67 : 864.98 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.67/864.98 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.67x = 864.98 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.67x = 315,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,489.11/626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.44

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