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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 865.30 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 865.30 and 364.96 is: 503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 865.30 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/865.30 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 865.30 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 315,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,795.56/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.67

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