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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 937.44 and 394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 937.44 and 394.31 is: 590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 937.44 = 394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/937.44 = 394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 937.44 × 394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 369,641.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,641.97/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.26

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