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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 864.20 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 864.20 and 393.52 is: 542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 864.20 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/864.20 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 864.20 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 340,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,079.98/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.98

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