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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 864.40 and 377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 864.40 and 377.74 is: 521.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 864.40 = 377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/864.40 = 377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 864.40 × 377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 326,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,518.46/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.11

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