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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 940.06 and 394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 940.06 and 394.60 is: 592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 940.06 = 394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/940.06 = 394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 940.06 × 394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 370,947.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,947.68/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.30

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