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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 939.78 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 939.78 and 241.56 is: 362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 939.78 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/939.78 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 939.78 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 227,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,013.26/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.48

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