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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626, 864.16 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626, 864.16 and 393.26 is: 542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626 : 864.16 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626/864.16 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626x = 864.16 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626x = 339,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,839.56/626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.87

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