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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 864.82 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 864.82 and 364.70 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 864.82 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/864.82 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 864.82 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 315,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,394.62/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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