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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.92, 865.02 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.92, 865.02 and 364.96 is: 503.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.92 : 865.02 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.92/865.02 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.92x = 865.02 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.92x = 315,697.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,697.70/626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.57

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