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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.91, 865.25 and 365.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.91, 865.25 and 365.01 is: 503.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.91 : 865.25 = 365.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.91/865.25 = 365.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.91x = 865.25 × 365.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.91x = 315,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,824.90/626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.78

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