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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.93, 865.17 and 365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.93, 865.17 and 365.03 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.93 : 865.17 = 365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.93/865.17 = 365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.93x = 865.17 × 365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.93x = 315,813.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,813.01/626.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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