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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.38, 939.35 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.38, 939.35 and 333.72 is: 500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.38 : 939.35 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.38/939.35 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.38x = 939.35 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.38x = 313,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,480.72/626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.47

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