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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.90, 865.34 and 365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.90, 865.34 and 365.14 is: 504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.90 : 865.34 = 365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.90/865.34 = 365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.90x = 865.34 × 365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.90x = 315,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,969.00/626.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.02

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