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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 864.45 and 390.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 864.45 and 390.43 is: 538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 864.45 = 390.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/864.45 = 390.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 864.45 × 390.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 337,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,505.05/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.85

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