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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.66, 864.82 and 393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.66, 864.82 and 393.86 is: 543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.66 : 864.82 = 393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.66/864.82 = 393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.66x = 864.82 × 393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.66x = 340,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,612.70/626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.54

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