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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.20, 864.32 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.20, 864.32 and 377.52 is: 521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.20 : 864.32 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.20/864.32 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.20x = 864.32 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.20x = 326,298.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,298.09/626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.08

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