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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.57, 864.47 and 377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.57, 864.47 and 377.97 is: 521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.57 : 864.47 = 377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.57/864.47 = 377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.57x = 864.47 × 377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.57x = 326,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,743.73/626.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.48

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