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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.36, 939 and 383.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.36, 939 and 383.05 is: 574.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.36 : 939 = 383.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.36/939 = 383.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.36x = 939 × 383.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.36x = 359,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,683.95/626.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.24

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