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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.12, 863.78 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.12, 863.78 and 393.16 is: 542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.12 : 863.78 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.12/863.78 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.12x = 863.78 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.12x = 339,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,603.74/626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.39

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