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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.90, 864.97 and 364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.90, 864.97 and 364.76 is: 503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.90 : 864.97 = 364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.90/864.97 = 364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.90x = 864.97 × 364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.90x = 315,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,506.46/626.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.28

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