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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.37, 939.25 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.37, 939.25 and 366.44 is: 549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.37 : 939.25 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.37/939.25 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.37x = 939.25 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.37x = 344,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,178.77/626.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.48

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