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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.03, 863.95 and 386.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.03, 863.95 and 386.81 is: 533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.03 : 863.95 = 386.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.03/863.95 = 386.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.03x = 863.95 × 386.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.03x = 334,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,187.14/626.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.82

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