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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.95, 865.28 and 365.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.95, 865.28 and 365.11 is: 503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.95 : 865.28 = 365.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.95/865.28 = 365.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.95x = 865.28 × 365.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.95x = 315,916.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,916.23/626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.90

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