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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 938.34 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 938.34 and 352.08 is: 527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 938.34 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/938.34 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 938.34 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 330,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,370.75/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.41

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