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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.10, 938.74 and 333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.10, 938.74 and 333.41 is: 499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.10 : 938.74 = 333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.10/938.74 = 333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.10x = 938.74 × 333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.10x = 312,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,986.82/626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.90

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