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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.33, 938.07 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.33, 938.07 and 382.32 is: 572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.33 : 938.07 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.33/938.07 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.33x = 938.07 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.33x = 358,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,642.92/626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.61

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