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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 939.12 and 241.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 939.12 and 241.42 is: 362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 939.12 = 241.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/939.12 = 241.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 939.12 × 241.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 226,722.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,722.35/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.13

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