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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 937.80 and 365.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 937.80 and 365.55 is: 547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 937.80 = 365.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/937.80 = 365.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 937.80 × 365.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 342,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,812.79/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.42

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