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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.86, 865.04 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.86, 865.04 and 364.88 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.86 : 865.04 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.86/865.04 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.86x = 865.04 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.86x = 315,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,635.80/626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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