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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.68, 864.91 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.68, 864.91 and 361.14 is: 498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.68 : 864.91 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.68/864.91 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.68x = 864.91 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.68x = 312,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,350.81/626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.42

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