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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 864.24 and 393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 864.24 and 393.56 is: 543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 864.24 = 393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/864.24 = 393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 864.24 × 393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 340,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,130.29/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.10

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