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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.01, 863.78 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.01, 863.78 and 393.03 is: 542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.01 : 863.78 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.01/863.78 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.01x = 863.78 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.01x = 339,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,489.49/626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.31

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