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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.88, 865.10 and 364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.88, 865.10 and 364.92 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.88 : 865.10 = 364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.88/865.10 = 364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.88x = 865.10 × 364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.88x = 315,692.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,692.29/626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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