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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 865.10 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 865.10 and 378.27 is: 521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 865.10 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/865.10 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 865.10 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 327,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,242.32/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.95

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