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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.75, 864.97 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.75, 864.97 and 364.82 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.75 : 864.97 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.75/864.97 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.75x = 864.97 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.75x = 315,558.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,558.36/626.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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