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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.26, 863.94 and 393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.26, 863.94 and 393.34 is: 542.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.26 : 863.94 = 393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.26/863.94 = 393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.26x = 863.94 × 393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.26x = 339,822.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,822.16/626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.62

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