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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.84, 865.02 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.84, 865.02 and 364.85 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.84 : 865.02 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.84/865.02 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.84x = 865.02 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.84x = 315,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,602.55/626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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