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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.83, 865.13 and 378.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.83, 865.13 and 378.17 is: 521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.83 : 865.13 = 378.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.83/865.13 = 378.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.83x = 865.13 × 378.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.83x = 327,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,164.32/626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.94

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