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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.50, 864.89 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.50, 864.89 and 390.52 is: 539.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.50 : 864.89 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.50/864.89 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.50x = 864.89 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.50x = 337,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,756.84/626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.12

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