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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.31, 864.38 and 377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.31, 864.38 and 377.75 is: 521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.31 : 864.38 = 377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.31/864.38 = 377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.31x = 864.38 × 377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.31x = 326,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,522.65/626.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.34

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