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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.87, 864.80 and 364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.87, 864.80 and 364.75 is: 503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.87 : 864.80 = 364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.87/864.80 = 364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.87x = 864.80 × 364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.87x = 315,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,435.80/626.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.19

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