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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.48, 940.08 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.48, 940.08 and 338.16 is: 507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.48 : 940.08 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.48/940.08 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.48x = 940.08 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.48x = 317,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,897.45/626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.43

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