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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.00, 864.22 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.00, 864.22 and 377.38 is: 520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.00 : 864.22 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.00/864.22 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.00x = 864.22 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.00x = 326,135.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,135.02/626.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.99

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