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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 940.50 and 379.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 940.50 and 379.61 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 940.50 = 379.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/940.50 = 379.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 940.50 × 379.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 357,018.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,018.48/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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