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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 865.19 and 364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 865.19 and 364.97 is: 503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 865.19 = 364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/865.19 = 364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 865.19 × 364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 315,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,762.24/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.64

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