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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.02, 863.49 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.02, 863.49 and 377.08 is: 520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.02 : 863.49 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.02/863.49 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.02x = 863.49 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.02x = 325,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,604.81/626.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.12

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