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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.88, 865.18 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.88, 865.18 and 365 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.88 : 865.18 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.88/865.18 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.88x = 865.18 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.88x = 315,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,790.70/626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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