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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.06, 937.85 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.06, 937.85 and 379.35 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.06 : 937.85 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.06/937.85 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.06x = 937.85 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.06x = 355,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,771.50/626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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