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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.60, 864.72 and 390.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.60, 864.72 and 390.53 is: 538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.60 : 864.72 = 390.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.60/864.72 = 390.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.60x = 864.72 × 390.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.60x = 337,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,694.78/626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.94

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