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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626, 864.09 and 393.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626, 864.09 and 393.13 is: 542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626 : 864.09 = 393.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626/864.09 = 393.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626x = 864.09 × 393.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626x = 339,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,693.42/626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.64

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