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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.22, 863.80 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.22, 863.80 and 377.38 is: 520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.22 : 863.80 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.22/863.80 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.22x = 863.80 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.22x = 325,980.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,980.84/626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.55

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