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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.48, 864.15 and 393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.48, 864.15 and 393.74 is: 543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.48 : 864.15 = 393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.48/864.15 = 393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.48x = 864.15 × 393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.48x = 340,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,250.42/626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.11

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