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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.14, 939.48 and 337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.14, 939.48 and 337.78 is: 506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.14 : 939.48 = 337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.14/939.48 = 337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.14x = 939.48 × 337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.14x = 317,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,337.55/626.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.82

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