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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.50, 864.78 and 393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.50, 864.78 and 393.63 is: 543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.50 : 864.78 = 393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.50/864.78 = 393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.50x = 864.78 × 393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.50x = 340,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,397.06/626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.33

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