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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 865.01 and 364.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 865.01 and 364.79 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 865.01 = 364.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/865.01 = 364.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 865.01 × 364.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 315,545.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,545.17/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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