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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.98, 865.22 and 364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.98, 865.22 and 364.99 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.98 : 865.22 = 364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.98/865.22 = 364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.98x = 865.22 × 364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.98x = 315,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,794.82/626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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