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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 865.38 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 865.38 and 403.08 is: 556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 865.38 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/865.38 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 865.38 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 348,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,815.64/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.38

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