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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 864.09 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 864.09 and 377.46 is: 520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 864.09 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/864.09 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 864.09 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 326,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,159.41/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.91

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