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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.01, 937.67 and 382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.01, 937.67 and 382.74 is: 573.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.01 : 937.67 = 382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.01/937.67 = 382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.01x = 937.67 × 382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.01x = 358,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,881.90/626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.28

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