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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.09, 864.12 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.09, 864.12 and 374.08 is: 516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.09 : 864.12 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.09/864.12 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.09x = 864.12 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.09x = 323,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,248.14/626.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.30

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