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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 864.72 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 864.72 and 364.74 is: 503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 864.72 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/864.72 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 864.72 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 315,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,397.97/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.26

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