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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626, 937.84 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626, 937.84 and 351.72 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626 : 937.84 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626/937.84 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626x = 937.84 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626x = 329,857.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,857.08/626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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