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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.39, 938.62 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.39, 938.62 and 241.43 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.39 : 938.62 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.39/938.62 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.39x = 938.62 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.39x = 226,611.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,611.03/626.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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