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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 937.96 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 937.96 and 337.04 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 937.96 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/937.96 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 937.96 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 316,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,130.04/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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