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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.31, 938.82 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.31, 938.82 and 337.14 is: 505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.31 : 938.82 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.31/938.82 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.31x = 938.82 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.31x = 316,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,513.77/626.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.36

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