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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.01, 864.14 and 393.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.01, 864.14 and 393.09 is: 542.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.01 : 864.14 = 393.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.01/864.14 = 393.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.01x = 864.14 × 393.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.01x = 339,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,682.83/626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.62

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