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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.05, 863.99 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.05, 863.99 and 377.36 is: 520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.05 : 863.99 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.05/863.99 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.05x = 863.99 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.05x = 326,035.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,035.27/626.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.78

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