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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.75, 864.92 and 364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.75, 864.92 and 364.94 is: 503.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.75 : 864.92 = 364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.75/864.92 = 364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.75x = 864.92 × 364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.75x = 315,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,642.08/626.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.62

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