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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 938.61 and 366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 938.61 and 366.15 is: 548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 938.61 = 366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/938.61 = 366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 938.61 × 366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 343,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,672.05/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.70

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