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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.07, 863.78 and 377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.07, 863.78 and 377.47 is: 520.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.07 : 863.78 = 377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.07/863.78 = 377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.07x = 863.78 × 377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.07x = 326,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,049.82/626.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.79

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