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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.27, 864.61 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.27, 864.61 and 377.66 is: 521.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.27 : 864.61 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.27/864.61 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.27x = 864.61 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.27x = 326,523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,523.72/626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.38

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