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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.47, 864.15 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.47, 864.15 and 377.64 is: 520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.47 : 864.15 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.47/864.15 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.47x = 864.15 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.47x = 326,337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,337.61/626.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.91

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