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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.50, 864.57 and 377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.50, 864.57 and 377.83 is: 521.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.50 : 864.57 = 377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.50/864.57 = 377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.50x = 864.57 × 377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.50x = 326,656.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,656.16/626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.40

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