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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.50, 864.30 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.50, 864.30 and 377.64 is: 520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.50 : 864.30 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.50/864.30 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.50x = 864.30 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.50x = 326,394.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,394.25/626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.98

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