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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.09, 938.61 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.09, 938.61 and 236.03 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.09 : 938.61 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.09/938.61 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.09x = 938.61 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.09x = 221,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,535.43/626.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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