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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.73, 864.87 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.73, 864.87 and 364.74 is: 503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.73 : 864.87 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.73/864.87 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.73x = 864.87 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.73x = 315,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,452.68/626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.33

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