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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.81, 865.21 and 364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.81, 865.21 and 364.78 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.81 : 865.21 = 364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.81/865.21 = 364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.81x = 865.21 × 364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.81x = 315,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,608.23/626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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