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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.27, 939.33 and 394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.27, 939.33 and 394.43 is: 591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.27 : 939.33 = 394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.27/939.33 = 394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.27x = 939.33 × 394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.27x = 370,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,502.28/626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.60

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