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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 939.60 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 939.60 and 241.50 is: 362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 939.60 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/939.60 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 939.60 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 226,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,913.40/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.28

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