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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.31, 937.44 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.31, 937.44 and 381.69 is: 571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.31 : 937.44 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.31/937.44 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.31x = 937.44 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.31x = 357,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,811.47/626.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.30

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