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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.06, 939.40 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.06, 939.40 and 337.50 is: 506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.06 : 939.40 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.06/939.40 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.06x = 939.40 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.06x = 317,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,046.66/626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.41

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