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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.44, 864.42 and 377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.44, 864.42 and 377.74 is: 521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.44 : 864.42 = 377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.44/864.42 = 377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.44x = 864.42 × 377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.44x = 326,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,526.01/626.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.24

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