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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 864.54 and 378.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 864.54 and 378.21 is: 521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 864.54 = 378.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/864.54 = 378.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 864.54 × 378.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 326,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,977.67/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.55

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