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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 939.07 and 382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 939.07 and 382.09 is: 573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 939.07 = 382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/939.07 = 382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 939.07 × 382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 358,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,809.26/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.10

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