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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 864.99 and 378.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 864.99 and 378.07 is: 521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 864.99 = 378.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/864.99 = 378.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 864.99 × 378.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 327,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,024.88/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.81

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