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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.37, 939.57 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.37, 939.57 and 368.18 is: 552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.37 : 939.57 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.37/939.57 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.37x = 939.57 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.37x = 345,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,931.85/626.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.28

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