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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 938.02 and 378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 938.02 and 378.80 is: 567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 938.02 = 378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/938.02 = 378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 938.02 × 378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 355,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,321.98/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.53

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