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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 865.00 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 865.00 and 361.17 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 865.00 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/865.00 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 865.00 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 312,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,411.08/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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