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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.06, 863.52 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.06, 863.52 and 389.81 is: 537.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.06 : 863.52 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.06/863.52 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.06x = 863.52 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.06x = 336,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,608.73/626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.66

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