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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.55, 864.55 and 393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.55, 864.55 and 393.63 is: 543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.55 : 864.55 = 393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.55/864.55 = 393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.55x = 864.55 × 393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.55x = 340,312.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,312.82/626.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.15

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