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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.02, 863.91 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.02, 863.91 and 350.02 is: 483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.02 : 863.91 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.02/863.91 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.02x = 863.91 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.02x = 302,385.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,385.78/626.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.03

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