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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.98, 864.84 and 394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.98, 864.84 and 394.24 is: 543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.98 : 864.84 = 394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.98/864.84 = 394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.98x = 864.84 × 394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.98x = 340,954.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,954.52/626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.80

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