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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 938.19 and 382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 938.19 and 382.17 is: 572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 938.19 = 382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/938.19 = 382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 938.19 × 382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 358,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,548.07/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.64

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