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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.10, 937.80 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.10, 937.80 and 337.20 is: 505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.10 : 937.80 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.10/937.80 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.10x = 937.80 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.10x = 316,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,226.16/626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.07

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