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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.82, 865.24 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.82, 865.24 and 378.14 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.82 : 865.24 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.82/865.24 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.82x = 865.24 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.82x = 327,181.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,181.85/626.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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