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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 937.71 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 937.71 and 382.73 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 937.71 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/937.71 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 937.71 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 358,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,885.06/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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