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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 865.04 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 865.04 and 361.38 is: 498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 865.04 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/865.04 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 865.04 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 312,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,602.02/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.62

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