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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 864.57 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 864.57 and 377.82 is: 521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 864.57 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/864.57 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 864.57 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 326,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,651.84/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.37

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