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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.19, 938.34 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.19, 938.34 and 382.65 is: 573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.19 : 938.34 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.19/938.34 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.19x = 938.34 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.19x = 359,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,055.80/626.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.40

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