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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.02, 938.64 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.02, 938.64 and 241.18 is: 361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.02 : 938.64 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.02/938.64 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.02x = 938.64 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.02x = 226,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,381.20/626.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.62

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