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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.23, 864.27 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.23, 864.27 and 374.22 is: 516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.23 : 864.27 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.23/864.27 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.23x = 864.27 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.23x = 323,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,427.12/626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.47

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