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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 865.21 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 865.21 and 365.04 is: 503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 865.21 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/865.21 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 865.21 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 315,836.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,836.26/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.77

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