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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.42, 939.31 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.42, 939.31 and 366.48 is: 549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.42 : 939.31 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.42/939.31 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.42x = 939.31 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.42x = 344,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,237.41/626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.53

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