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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.15, 938.61 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.15, 938.61 and 241.13 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.15 : 938.61 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.15/938.61 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.15x = 938.61 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.15x = 226,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,322.34/626.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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