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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 938.16 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 938.16 and 369.36 is: 553.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 938.16 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/938.16 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 938.16 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 346,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,518.78/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.19

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