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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 864.57 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 864.57 and 377.60 is: 520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 864.57 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/864.57 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 864.57 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 326,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,457.31/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.90

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