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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.27, 939.36 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.27, 939.36 and 333.32 is: 499.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.27 : 939.36 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.27/939.36 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.27x = 939.36 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.27x = 313,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,107.48/626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.96

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