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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.49, 864.91 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.49, 864.91 and 377.88 is: 521.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.49 : 864.91 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.49/864.91 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.49x = 864.91 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.49x = 326,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,826.92/626.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.68

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