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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 940.07 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 940.07 and 236.39 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 940.07 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/940.07 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 940.07 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 222,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,219.04/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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