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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.06, 863.80 and 377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.06, 863.80 and 377.33 is: 520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.06 : 863.80 = 377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.06/863.80 = 377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.06x = 863.80 × 377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.06x = 325,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,932.39/626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.61

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