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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.14, 863.95 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.14, 863.95 and 393.16 is: 542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.14 : 863.95 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.14/863.95 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.14x = 863.95 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.14x = 339,664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,664.30/626.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.48

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