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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 865.11 and 378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 865.11 and 378.32 is: 522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 865.11 = 378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/865.11 = 378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 865.11 × 378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 327,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,285.51/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.00

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