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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 864.96 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 864.96 and 378 is: 521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 864.96 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/864.96 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 864.96 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 326,954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,954.88/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.76

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