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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.97, 865.31 and 365.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.97, 865.31 and 365.00 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.97 : 865.31 = 365.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.97/865.31 = 365.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.97x = 865.31 × 365.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.97x = 315,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,832.00/626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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