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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.12, 863.64 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.12, 863.64 and 377.26 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.12 : 863.64 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.12/863.64 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.12x = 863.64 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.12x = 325,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,816.83/626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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