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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 864.35 and 377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 864.35 and 377.75 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 864.35 = 377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/864.35 = 377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 864.35 × 377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 326,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,511.32/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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