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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.77, 865 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.77, 865 and 364.87 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.77 : 865 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.77/865 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.77x = 865 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.77x = 315,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,612.55/626.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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