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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.01, 938.97 and 394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.01, 938.97 and 394.23 is: 591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.01 : 938.97 = 394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.01/938.97 = 394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.01x = 938.97 × 394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.01x = 370,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,170.14/626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.32

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