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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 864.54 and 390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 864.54 and 390.42 is: 538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 864.54 = 390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/864.54 = 390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 864.54 × 390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 337,533.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,533.71/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.85

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