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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.18, 863.92 and 377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.18, 863.92 and 377.41 is: 520.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.18 : 863.92 = 377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.18/863.92 = 377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.18x = 863.92 × 377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.18x = 326,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,045.84/626.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.69

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