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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 864.36 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 864.36 and 393.36 is: 542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 864.36 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/864.36 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 864.36 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 340,004.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,004.65/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.58

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