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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.41, 864.35 and 393.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.41, 864.35 and 393.37 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.41 : 864.35 = 393.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.41/864.35 = 393.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.41x = 864.35 × 393.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.41x = 340,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,007.39/626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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