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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 938.72 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 938.72 and 348.64 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 938.72 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/938.72 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 938.72 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 327,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,275.34/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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