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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.51, 864.83 and 393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.51, 864.83 and 393.59 is: 543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.51 : 864.83 = 393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.51/864.83 = 393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.51x = 864.83 × 393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.51x = 340,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,386.47/626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.31

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