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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 938.39 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 938.39 and 337.23 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 938.39 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/938.39 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 938.39 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 316,453.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,453.26/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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