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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.93, 864.95 and 378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.93, 864.95 and 378.15 is: 521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.93 : 864.95 = 378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.93/864.95 = 378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.93x = 864.95 × 378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.93x = 327,080.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,080.84/626.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.72

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