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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.26, 864.09 and 393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.26, 864.09 and 393.22 is: 542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.26 : 864.09 = 393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.26/864.09 = 393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.26x = 864.09 × 393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.26x = 339,777.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,777.47/626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.55

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