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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 863.56 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 863.56 and 405.36 is: 559.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 863.56 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/863.56 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 863.56 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 350,052.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,052.68/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.12

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