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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 937.20 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 937.20 and 379.68 is: 568.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 937.20 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/937.20 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 937.20 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 355,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,836.10/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.07

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