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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.01, 937.56 and 394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.01, 937.56 and 394.22 is: 590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.01 : 937.56 = 394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.01/937.56 = 394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.01x = 937.56 × 394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.01x = 369,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,601.23/626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.41

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