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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.84, 865.08 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.84, 865.08 and 378.24 is: 521.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.84 : 865.08 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.84/865.08 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.84x = 865.08 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.84x = 327,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,204.62/626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.99

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