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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.50, 864.56 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.50, 864.56 and 377.82 is: 521.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.50 : 864.56 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.50/864.56 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.50x = 864.56 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.50x = 326,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,648.06/626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.39

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