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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 939.54 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 939.54 and 382.72 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 939.54 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/939.54 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 939.54 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 359,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,580.75/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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