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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.57, 864.77 and 387.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.57, 864.77 and 387.41 is: 534.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.57 : 864.77 = 387.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.57/864.77 = 387.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.57x = 864.77 × 387.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.57x = 335,020.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,020.77/626.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.69

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