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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.44, 939.70 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.44, 939.70 and 241.68 is: 362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.44 : 939.70 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.44/939.70 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.44x = 939.70 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.44x = 227,106.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,106.70/626.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.54

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