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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 940.09 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 940.09 and 383.32 is: 575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 940.09 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/940.09 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 940.09 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 360,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,355.30/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.35

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