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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.18, 864.08 and 377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.18, 864.08 and 377.50 is: 520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.18 : 864.08 = 377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.18/864.08 = 377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.18x = 864.08 × 377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.18x = 326,190.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,190.20/626.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.92

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