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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.42, 864.23 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.42, 864.23 and 377.65 is: 521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.42 : 864.23 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.42/864.23 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.42x = 864.23 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.42x = 326,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,376.46/626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.02

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