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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 864.87 and 378.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 864.87 and 378.05 is: 521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 864.87 = 378.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/864.87 = 378.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 864.87 × 378.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 326,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,964.29/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.73

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