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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.20, 938.72 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.20, 938.72 and 352.04 is: 527.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.20 : 938.72 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.20/938.72 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.20x = 938.72 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.20x = 330,466.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,466.99/626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.73

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