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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.36, 864.54 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.36, 864.54 and 377.63 is: 521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.36 : 864.54 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.36/864.54 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.36x = 864.54 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.36x = 326,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,471.92/626.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.23

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