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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.65, 864.27 and 377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.65, 864.27 and 377.91 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.65 : 864.27 = 377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.65/864.27 = 377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.65x = 864.27 × 377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.65x = 326,616.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,616.28/626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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