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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.78, 864.90 and 364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.78, 864.90 and 364.73 is: 503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.78 : 864.90 = 364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.78/864.90 = 364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.78x = 864.90 × 364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.78x = 315,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,454.98/626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.29

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