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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.30, 939.24 and 366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.30, 939.24 and 366.20 is: 549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.30 : 939.24 = 366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.30/939.24 = 366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.30x = 939.24 × 366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.30x = 343,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,949.69/626.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.18

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