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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626, 863.88 and 350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626, 863.88 and 350 is: 483

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626 : 863.88 = 350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626/863.88 = 350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626x = 863.88 × 350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626x = 302,358
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,358/626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483

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