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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 865.18 and 365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 865.18 and 365.06 is: 503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 865.18 = 365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/865.18 = 365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 865.18 × 365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 315,842.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,842.61/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.77

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