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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.19, 940.01 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.19, 940.01 and 338.19 is: 507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.19 : 940.01 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.19/940.01 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.19x = 940.01 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.19x = 317,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,900.29/626.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.67

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