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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.85, 865.05 and 361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.85, 865.05 and 361.34 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.85 : 865.05 = 361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.85/865.05 = 361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.85x = 865.05 × 361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.85x = 312,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,577.17/626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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