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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.42, 938.61 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.42, 938.61 and 382.20 is: 572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.42 : 938.61 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.42/938.61 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.42x = 938.61 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.42x = 358,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,736.74/626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.68

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