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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.42, 864.38 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.42, 864.38 and 393.50 is: 542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.42 : 864.38 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.42/864.38 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.42x = 864.38 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.42x = 340,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,133.53/626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.98

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