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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 864.54 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 864.54 and 394.02 is: 543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 864.54 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/864.54 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 864.54 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 340,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,646.05/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.50

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