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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 863.99 and 377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 863.99 and 377.37 is: 520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 863.99 = 377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/863.99 = 377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 863.99 × 377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 326,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,043.91/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.64

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