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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 940.14 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 940.14 and 353.04 is: 529.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 940.14 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/940.14 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 940.14 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 331,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,907.03/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.86

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