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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.12, 937.50 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.12, 937.50 and 394.52 is: 590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.12 : 937.50 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.12/937.50 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.12x = 937.50 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.12x = 369,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,862.50/626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.72

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