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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 938.67 and 394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 938.67 and 394.86 is: 591.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 938.67 = 394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/938.67 = 394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 938.67 × 394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 370,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,643.24/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.76

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