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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.39, 864.34 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.39, 864.34 and 374.32 is: 516.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.39 : 864.34 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.39/864.34 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.39x = 864.34 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.39x = 323,536.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,536.65/626.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.51

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