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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.21, 863.82 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.21, 863.82 and 377.38 is: 520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.21 : 863.82 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.21/863.82 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.21x = 863.82 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.21x = 325,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,988.39/626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.57

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