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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 864.40 and 393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 864.40 and 393.28 is: 542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 864.40 = 393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/864.40 = 393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 864.40 × 393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 339,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,951.23/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.91

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