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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.78, 865.01 and 364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.78, 865.01 and 364.78 is: 503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.78 : 865.01 = 364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.78/865.01 = 364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.78x = 865.01 × 364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.78x = 315,538.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,538.35/626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.43

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