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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 864.82 and 378.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 864.82 and 378.05 is: 521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 864.82 = 378.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/864.82 = 378.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 864.82 × 378.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 326,941.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,941.35/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.45

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