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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 939.26 and 366.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 939.26 and 366.37 is: 549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 939.26 = 366.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/939.26 = 366.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 939.26 × 366.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 344,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,112.51/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.49

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