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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.23, 863.79 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.23, 863.79 and 377.38 is: 520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.23 : 863.79 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.23/863.79 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.23x = 863.79 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.23x = 325,977.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,977.07/626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.54

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