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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.81, 864.68 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.81, 864.68 and 378.14 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.81 : 864.68 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.81/864.68 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.81x = 864.68 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.81x = 326,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,963.88/626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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