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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.23, 864.08 and 377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.23, 864.08 and 377.61 is: 521.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.23 : 864.08 = 377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.23/864.08 = 377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.23x = 864.08 × 377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.23x = 326,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,283.36/626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.03

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