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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.22, 864.12 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.22, 864.12 and 377.55 is: 520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.22 : 864.12 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.22/864.12 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.22x = 864.12 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.22x = 326,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,248.51/626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.98

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