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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.88, 865.14 and 378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.88, 865.14 and 378.26 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.88 : 865.14 = 378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.88/865.14 = 378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.88x = 865.14 × 378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.88x = 327,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,247.86/626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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