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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.92, 865.13 and 364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.92, 865.13 and 364.93 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.92 : 865.13 = 364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.92/865.13 = 364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.92x = 865.13 × 364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.92x = 315,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,707.90/626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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