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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 865.01 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 865.01 and 378.02 is: 521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 865.01 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/865.01 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 865.01 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 326,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,991.08/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.77

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