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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.04, 863.70 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.04, 863.70 and 377.32 is: 520.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.04 : 863.70 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.04/863.70 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.04x = 863.70 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.04x = 325,891.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,891.28/626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.56

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